Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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NHVR CEO announces resignation

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CEO, Sal Petroccitto OAM, has announced his resignation from the National regulator's top job after more than a decade of...

E-scooters find permanent home in Busselton

After extending a trial of hireable e-scooters in the City of Busselton, the Council has now made the decision to allow them to stay. “The...

NHVR rolls out number plate recognition cameras

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is boosting heavy vehicle safety across Australia’s freight network with the use of mobile Automatic Number Plate Recognition...

Brisbane Council looks to stretch KittyCat services

Plans to double the frequency of services on Brisbane’s KittyCat network have been put to the community for feedback. Reconfiguring the CityHopper and inner-city Cross...

NHVR launches ‘Don’t #uck with trucks’ campaign

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched the third phase of the Don’t #uck With A Truck campaign, teaming up with young drivers...

Wollongong marks first anniversary of e-scooter trial

Wollongong City Council has marked the first anniversary of its shared e-scooter trial. Since its launch, the e-scooters have clocked up more than 165,000 trips...

WA heavy vehicle inspections get better connected

Main Roads Western Australia’s 25 transport inspectors are now carrying real-time heavy vehicle analytics on site using the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Regulatory...

Busselton rolls out new electric UTV

City of Busselton Council has unveiled a new electric sports-field utility vehicle (UTV) for Busselton Jetty Caravan Park. "As part of our ongoing commitment to...

Heavy vehicle plan on the move

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has opened consultation for its latest Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan (HVPP). NHVR Chief Safety and Productivity Officer, David Hourigan...

National roadworthiness survey rolls on

The National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS) is well underway, with National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Safety and Compliance Officers, alongside police and authorised officers, conducting...

Melbourne puts brakes on CBD scooters

Hire e-scooters have been banned from Melbourne's CBD after City of Melbourne Councillors voted to tear up contracts with e-mobility operators, Lime and Neuron, following a...

Fund opens for new truck stops

Councils are now able to apply for funding for new and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas under the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas...

Brisbane Metro to boost busy bus route from October

Brisbane City Council is gearing up for Brisbane Metro to be launched by 21 October on the busy 169 bus service between Eight Mile...

Health check for heavy vehicles

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched the National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS), to drive safety and efficiency improvements to the mechanical condition of...

Brisbane fatal bus crash review prompts new rules for older drivers

An independent report commissioned by Brisbane City Council following the tragic death of a pedestrian in March has recommended changes to the health assessment...